About us

K92 Mining Limited are the owners the high-grade Kainantu Gold Mine in Eastern Highlands Province. Since commencing operations in 2016, we have delivered consistent production growth. More importantly, we have contributed significantly to the economy of Papua New Guinea, more than 90% of our employees and contractors are from PNG and our local education and skills development initiatives which include scholarships, traineeships and adult literacy programs continue to bring significant benefit the communities in which we operate. 

We are now transforming the operation with a new 1.2 mtpa process plant as well as extensive construction and expansion across site that will see us triple the output from our mine by 2027. In addition to our ongoing production success, we have an extensive exploration programme across our highly prospective tenement, making K92 a great place to build a long-term career.

About the role

As our site goes through a period of rapid expansion, including the commissioning of a brand-new 1.2 mtpa processing plant in October 2025, we are now seeking a Superintendent - Processing to join our growing processing team. The role provides dedicated leadership for the Processing Department, with clear accountability for efficient gold recovery, plant performance, crew development as well as safety and operational standards.

A core objective of this role is the identification, coaching and development of a national successor. The Superintendent – Processing will work alongside and actively develop a national Superintendent – Processing counterpart, with the intent of transitioning full operational leadership to a national employee over the medium term.

Key / Major Accountabilities

• Through visible leadership behaviour, drive and influence safe behaviours within the work groups under your control and sphere of influence.
• Plan work, so that it can be conducted safely and takes into consideration environmental, adjacent activities, as well as people and resource requirements into account.
• Actively promote a safety first, zero harm culture.
• Take ownership of daily, weekly and monthly production performance – ensuring throughput, recovery and utilisation targets are met consistently.
• Lead the operational response to plant upsets and unplanned downtime events; ensure swift and structured recovery with lessons captured and communicated.
• Manage the effective operation of the full Processing circuit including crushing, milling, flotation, gravity, thickening, filtration and reagent systems.
• Oversee the Tailings Storage Facility and Processing Services operations (tails filter plant, binder plant, batch plant and mobile crushing).
• Ensure plant operating parameters are maintained within defined targets; drive adherence to standard operating procedures across all shifts.
• Liaise with the Fixed Plant Maintenance Superintendent to develop and execute maintenance strategies that achieve budgeted equipment availability and performance.
• Develop and maintain a clear operational reporting framework – communicating safety, production and cost performance to the Processing team and Management.
• Support the identification, scoping and execution of continuous improvement and capital projects within the Processing Plant.
• Manage the operational budget for the Processing Department, ensuring costs are controlled and variances are understood and reported.
• Contribute to the development of annual operating plans and budgets, providing operational input on manpower, consumables, reagents and services.
• Identify and drive cost reduction opportunities without compromising safety, environmental or production standards.
• Support the procurement and management of operational consumables and contractor services in line with site procedures.
• Provide direct line management to Metallurgy crew supervisors, ensuring clear performance expectations are established and regularly reviewed.
• Identify training needs and implement structured programs to improve supervisor and operator capability across all aspects of plant operations.
• Actively coach, mentor and develop a national Superintendent – Metallurgy counterpart with the objective of enabling a full capability transition over time.
• Build a high-performing operational team through effective recruitment, onboarding, performance management and succession planning.
• Manage performance issues in a timely and constructive manner, in accordance with K92 HR policy and procedures.
• Foster a culture of operational ownership and accountability at all levels of the Processing team.

About You

You are a technically focused Processing leader who thrives in an operational environment and enjoys partnering with a large team to solve complex challenges. You combine sound judgement and strategic thinking with a practical, collaborative approach, building trust and delivering outcomes that support long term business objectives and a positive workplace culture.

You will be degree qualified with 10+ years of experience and be able to demonstrate the following:

• Minimum of (5) years’ experience working in a processing/metallurgy leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience managing sulphide flotation, crushing and grinding circuits.
• Sound knowledge of mill control systems (SCADA/DCS) and plant instrumentation.
• Strong diagnostic skills – able to identify root cause of equipment and process faults and drive effective resolution.
• Experience working in a remote or developing-country operation; prior PNG or Pacific Island experience highly regarded.
• Demonstrated experience developing national or local employees into operational leadership roles.
• Experience managing operational and capital budgets.
• Computer proficiency in MS Office suite.
• Experience in the use of Pronto will be highly regarded.
• Sound planning, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work under pressure and autonomously.
• Excellent attention to detail and time management skills.
• Strong active listening & interpersonal skills for rapport building, conflict resolution & training.

Life at K92 

K92 is an Equal Opportunity Employer, our commitment is to respect the rights of every individual to work to their highest potential, free from discrimination.  Our values of Collaboration, Accountability, Respect for others, Excellence and Safety are at the core of everything we do, and they are the foundation upon which our success has been built.

Our camp is well managed and provides residents with good, healthy meals made from locally sourced fresh produce as well as internet, cable tv and a gymnasium.

At K92, we want all employees to share in our success, so as well as a competitive salary, employees also participate in our long- and short-term incentive plans, we also provide employees with access to savings incentive programs, medical assistance and the option to salary sacrifice for certain expenses.

In addition to all of this, employees can also access our Wellbeing and employee assistance programs whilst working a friendly roster. 

TO COMPLY WITH PNG GOVERNMENT REQUIREMENTS ALL EXPATRIATE POSITIONS ARE OFFERED ON A FIXED TERM BASIS